CTO with 25+ years of experience in software development, product management, and executive leadership. Proven track record building high-performing teams, driving product innovation, and managing complex technology initiatives for major enterprises, including Wells Fargo, BMW, Toyota, GE, Chevron, Exxon, and others.
Skilled at developing strategic partnerships, enhancing profitability, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with business objectives. Deep expertise in cloud solutions, multi-tenant architecture, and large-scale enterprise systems. Known for collaborative leadership, effective communication, and meticulous attention to detail, consistently achieving results through motivating teams and fostering accountability.
Product Management
Product Roadmap
Product Strategy
Scrum
.NET Framework
DevOps
IT Consultation
Management Skills
Bola K.
Austin, Texas
$65/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Product Manager | 0→1 to Scale | SaaS, AI-Driven Products | Data-Driven Growth
I'm a Product Manager with a proven track record of taking products from beta to public launch and driving measurable growth in SaaS, finance, and healthcare. I own the roadmap end-to-end, turning ambiguous, half-formed requests from founders, customers, and stakeholders into clear specs and requirements engineering teams can build without guesswork.
I move growth metrics, not just backlogs; activation, retention, referral, and conversion through structured experimentation and data-driven decision-making. I've led cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and marketing to ship products that drive user adoption and revenue growth, and
I work directly with founders and small, fast-moving teams as comfortably as I do with larger orgs.
AI is core to how I operate, not a side skill: I use AI tools and agents daily to research, draft specs, analyze data, and increase output and I bring that same AI-native fluency to the products I build.
Strong written communicator, sharp attention to detail, comfortable with ambiguity, and available for consistent overlap with US business hours.
My Core strengths:
Product roadmap ownership · 0→1 launch strategy · Growth experimentation · Cross-functional leadership · Stakeholder management · AI-driven product development · Data-informed prioritization
Product Management
Product Backlog
Product Design
Product Development
Product Roadmap
Product Strategy
Project Management
Wireframing
Agile Project Management
SaaS
Business with 10-99 Employees
Go-to-Market Strategy
Demo Presentation
Quality Assurance
Technical Project Management
AI Product Management
AI App Development
Stakeholder Management
Prototyping
Artificial Intelligence
Nick J.
San Antonio, Texas
$70/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Are you an early-stage founder with an AI or data product and no senior technical PM to own your roadmap? I offer fractional TPM engagements — typically 10-20 hours per week — for startups that need senior product leadership without the full-time cost. I've reduced data ingestion latency for NFL and MLB initiatives by 98.9%, shipped a live AI-powered SaaS product solo, and have 15+ years of customer-facing experience translating technical complexity into business outcomes.
🚀 How I help your team succeed
Product Strategy & Roadmapping: I define clear milestones, prioritize feature backlogs, and ensure your team is building what actually moves the needle.
Technical Translation: I act as the bridge between your C-suite (who cares about ROI) and your engineering team (who cares about architecture), ensuring everyone is aligned.
AI/Data Governance: I help you design data architectures and AI integrations that are scalable, secure, and built for long-term growth.
Process Optimization: Whether you use Agile, Scrum, or SAFe, I audit your development cycles to remove bottlenecks and increase shipping velocity.
💼 Why clients hire me
You aren't just hiring a technical product manager; you're hiring an operator who has been in the trenches. Because I have deep experience in building, I know how to lead developers, clear technical roadblocks, and manage expectations without needing constant hand-holding.
Impact: From reducing data ingestion time for the NFL and MLB to guiding AI-powered products from MVP to successful monetization, I focus on systems that scale.
Communication: I take full ownership of the delivery lifecycle. You’ll always know the "why" behind the "how," and we’ll keep your stakeholders fully informed.
🧠 My Approach
Strategy-First: Before a single line of code is written, I ensure the solution solves a real, measurable business problem.
Collaborative Leadership: I lead by enabling your team, fostering clear communication, and ensuring technical work aligns with business goals.
Execution Focus: I don't just plan; I clear the path so your team can ship.
Proven Impact:
- Reduced data ingestion latency for NFL/MLB from 24 hours to 15 minutes (a 98.9% reduction)
- Managed 16 concurrent technical projects with 100% budget adherence.
- Improved data reporting accuracy by 53% through rigorous modeling and code refactoring.
If you’re looking to bring professional, results-driven management to your AI or data initiative, let’s chat. Send me a message with the current state of your project, and I’ll tell you how I would approach scaling it.
Product Management
Product Roadmap
AI Product Management
Technical Project Management
AI Development
Generative AI
Prompt Engineering
Data Engineering
Agile Software Development
Stakeholder Management
Snowflake
Databricks Platform
Python
SQL
dbt
API Integration
Jared L.
Houston, Texas
$80/hr
4.7
38 jobs
Dynamic product manager, project manager and software engineer with extensive experience leading high impact projects at renowned organizations, including NASA's Johnson Space Center, Big Tech companies Microsoft, Amazon and a COVID-19 startup. A graduate of Georgia Tech, bringing strong analytical and technical expertise to complex challenges. Skilled at crafting innovative solutions and managing intricate technical initiatives while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of delivering exceptional results across the aerospace, healthcare, and technology sectors, underscoring a commitment to exceeding expectations. Certified Professional Scrum Master I & II (PSM I & PSM II), in addition to being certified in multiple PM software platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, and Monday with a strong focus on designing and optimizing workflows to enhance team collaboration and productivity.
Product Management
Project Management
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Machine Learning
Program Management
Asana
ClickUp
Jira
Agile Project Management
Agile Software Development
Scrum
Solution Architecture
Notion
Claude
Slack
Integration Framework
Scripting
Lady Bernadeth R.
New Braunfels, Texas
$25/hr
5.0
77 jobs
As a Social Media Engagement Specialist my main responsibilities are: to interact, comment, and follow on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for an influencer focusing on building a genuine online presence and fostering community engagement.
Support a growing creator by boosting engagement on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Engage from my own accounts (no brand logins). Like, comment, and reply authentically on posts.
And follow a simple schedule tied to weekly video drops.
I can also do detail and creative User Experience (UX) tasks. With an understanding of user behavior, to recommend ideas and feedback that are both functional and visually engaging. My goal is to bridge the gap between users and technology by delivering seamless, accessible, and enjoyable App and Website experiences.
I am also an enthusiastic and creative entry-level User Generated Content (UGC) Creator with a passion for storytelling and engaging digital audiences. I enjoy creating relatable and authentic content, especially through platforms like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram.
Ecommerce
Fashion Merchandising
Visual Merchandising
Web Testing
Product Photography
Laboratory Equipment Skills
Videography
UserTesting
User Authentication
User Experience
Product Review
Chemistry
Brandi G.
Denton, Texas
$56/hr
5.0
5 jobs
I help companies turn chaos into execution.
With 10+ years of experience leading high-impact projects, cross-functional global teams, and enterprise-level initiatives, I specialize in delivery management, project management, operations coordination, and client execution for fast-growing businesses that need someone who can lead, organize, and deliver at a high level.
I am not a passive project manager who simply updates task boards and sends status reports. I operate as a strategic execution partner who drives momentum, removes blockers, improves communication, creates structure, and ensures projects move forward efficiently and professionally.
Throughout my career, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies and growing startups across technology, operations, SaaS, logistics, consulting, and digital transformation environments. I have successfully managed complex initiatives involving developers, designers, executives, vendors, stakeholders, and global remote teams while maintaining visibility, accountability, and delivery excellence.
What sets me apart is my ability to combine executive-level communication with operational execution. I naturally identify gaps, anticipate risks before they become problems, and build scalable systems that improve delivery, organization, and client confidence.
Core Areas of Expertise:
• Delivery Management
• Technical Project Management
• Agile Project Leadership
• Product Operations & Coordination
• Executive & Stakeholder Communication
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement & Operational Scaling
• Client Relationship Management
• Jira, ClickUp, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Trello, Asana
• Risk Management & Escalation Handling
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination
• Workflow & Systems Optimization
• Remote Team Management
• Meeting Facilitation & Executive Reporting
Why clients hire me:
• I bring structure to fast-moving environments
• I communicate proactively and professionally
• I solve problems independently
• I follow through relentlessly
• I protect timelines, budgets, and delivery quality
• I make leadership teams feel supported and organized
• I operate with ownership, urgency, and accountability
Whether you need a Delivery Manager, Project Manager, Executive Operations Partner, Product Operations Lead, or someone to build operational structure inside a growing company, I bring the leadership, organization, and execution mindset needed to help your business scale successfully.
If you are looking for someone who can think strategically, execute independently, and keep every moving piece aligned while maintaining professionalism and momentum, I would love to partner with you.
Agile Project Management
English to Spanish Translation
Scaled Agile Framework
Spanish to English Translation
Project Management Professional
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